I wanted to build the Simpson's TV Project by Brandon Withrow. It was difficult
to find the parts without a detailed list, but eventually I found what I believe
are the correct parts (I am putting one together with the "New" Iuniker display,
and the latest Raspberty PI Zero W 2. I hope this list is useful to some
people who would like to build the project.
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Micro USB to DIP
Breakout Board Female Micro USB breakout board. Can use "C" or mini
board if thats how you are going to power the TV
Raspberry Pi Zero
W Can use the Newer
Raspberry
PI Zero 2 W, but it is not listed on Amazon yet; the newer version is
faster, cheaper, and easier to find You can also use a Raspberry Pi
Zero (no wifi), just use ssh to connect via a usb data cable plugged into
the usb port. You want a PI WITHOUT headers, make sure you aren't
ordering a case! The Pi Zero 2 W should be about $15.
1K Trim Potentiometer
Potentiometer Body Size: 6x6mm OR 7x7mm OR 8x8mm; 1K Pot Please double check dimensions for POT on amazon site.
The display board that I received 4 rows of pins (2 at the top, and 2 at the
center) and had the following information silkscreened onto the bottom right:
MZDPI-VGA-ZERO 2018.3.28 VERSION: B+
The changes from Brian's instructions
are documented on this
PDF or this
SVG file.
I have just gotten as far as where the screen asks for a login (I haven't been
able to connect to WiFi yet, but that is not a concern with the display.
NOTE:Because the middle row of pins (where
you will solder the Pi) are short, you may want to solder the wires
on these pins (as close to iuniker PCB as possible) in a tight loop
of wire, with shrink tubing
BEFORE
soldering the PI on.
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